Why is holding a book like holding a hand?

The struggle begins with the simple question: What do I pick up first, the phone or the book?

Not long ago, I was listening to a friend describe how life had unfolded for him. After facing a major setback in his business and professional life, he was searching for a new direction. In our conversation, I mentioned Anthony de Mello’s book ‘Awareness’. A few days later, after reading just a few pages, he sent me a message, “ This book is doing bibliotherapy for me.”